A viral video featuring IPS officer Aparna Rajat Kaushik has triggered outrage after she became the target of sexist and body-shaming comments online, shifting focus away from her police work to her appearance.
Viral Video Turns Into Controversy
The controversy began when Mirzapur Police shared a video on Instagram showing Kaushik briefing the media about the arrest of a wanted criminal carrying a ₹25,000 reward.
While the video gained millions of views, many users flooded the comment section with inappropriate and derogatory remarks about the officer’s looks instead of discussing the police action.
Due to the growing abuse, the police eventually disabled comments on the post.
Outrage Over Sexist Remarks
The incident drew strong reactions online, with many condemning the trolling and calling for accountability.
One user wrote, “If such comments are made about a police officer, imagine what ordinary women go through.”
Another said, “This is shameful behaviour towards someone who is working to protect the public.”
The episode has reignited concerns about cyberbullying, sexism, and the treatment of women in public roles on social media.
Who Is IPS Aparna Kaushik?
Aparna Rajat Kaushik is a 2018-batch Indian Police Service officer currently serving as Superintendent of Police in Mirzapur. She has earlier held key roles in districts like Amethi, Kasganj, Auraiya, and also served as Deputy Commissioner of Police in Lucknow.
Before joining the civil services, she worked as a business analyst in Gurugram with a high-paying job, but chose to pursue a career in public service.
Academic Background and Personal Journey
Born in Rampur in 1991, Kaushik was a bright student and topped her state in Class 10. She later completed her B.Tech from the National Institute of Technology, Allahabad.
She lost her father before birth and was raised by her mother, Preeti Gautam. Kaushik has often credited her mother for shaping her resilience and determination.
In 2018, she married Rajat Kaushik in a simple ceremony. Instead of spending lavishly, the couple donated the saved money to women’s self-help groups.
Speaking about it, she said, “There is no need to spend unnecessarily on weddings. The money can be used to help others.”
